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Homes for Heroes® Presents Dallas Police Department with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes, Inc. awards Chief David O. Brown and the officers of the Dallas Police Department their National Hero Spotlight Award and also donates $3,000 to the Dallas Police Association Crisis Intervention Program. The award presentation will take place September 22, 2016 at the Tower Club... - September 19, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
Fix Auto USA's Annual National Conference Sells Out for Third Consecutive Year
Fix Auto USA announced that the organization’s 14th Annual National Conference - Believe. Achieve. Succeed. - has completely sold out. This is the third year in a row that the signature event, which is being held at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego from September 18-21, has been booked to... - September 19, 2016 - Fix Auto USA
Alaskan Middle-Schoolers Adopt the NY Mets as Their MLB Home Team
Anchor Lutheran School Students will Cheer the Mets at Citifield During Their Last Game of the Regular Season. - September 19, 2016 - InstrucTours
Get Fitted in Australia: Hiras Fashion Tour Sept. 28 to Oct. 28
Hong Kong Tailor Hiras Fashion returns to Australia on September 28 until October 28 for fittings. - September 19, 2016 - Hiras Fashion
Three Leaf Yoga Celebrates Fall Prevention Awareness Week 2016 by Starting a New Weekly Class Entitled Balance for Seniors 50+ at the Livingston, NJ Community Center
For Seniors 50+ … Even a Single Fall May Trigger Life Disruption for Many. Due to the gravity of the consequences, everyone’s life in each victim’s support network is disrupted when Seniors 50+ experience a fall --- but there’s something that can be done to help prevent falls. Better balance may be accomplished by strengthening the muscles and re-training the brain to maneuver the body more safely when standing-up, walking around or sitting-down. - September 19, 2016 - Three Leaf Yoga
Counter Terrorism, Economics, Cyber Attacks and Politics at the Highly Anticipated 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, November 6, 2016
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. - September 19, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Psychiatric Help Available in Apex…. Insurance Welcome
Dr. Syeda Younus, Psychiatrist, now accepting appointments at Lifescapes Counseling Associates in Apex. - September 18, 2016 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Forestry Commission Announces Prescribed Burning Short Course
The fall session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held October 4-6, 2016 in Hattiesburg. The Prescribed Burning Short Course is open to the public and designed for anyone wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in Mississippi. Upon... - September 18, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Three Shorecrest Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Shorecrest seniors Clay DiGiorgio, Max Kobernick and Sara Springle have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The three Shorecrest seniors earned their semifinalist status with their exceptional scores on the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit... - September 18, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial Dedication
The dedication ceremony for the Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial took place on Patriots Day, September 11. - September 18, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Maryanne Courtney Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maryanne Courtney of Parkersburg, West Virginia has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maryanne Courtney Ms. Courtney is retired after serving 33 years as a... - September 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Helping Israel Fund - Golish Financial Group Annual Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefits Soldiers of Israel Defense Forces
A great day of golfing fun for a great cause. That’s what’s planned for the Annual Helping Israel Fund charity golf tournament on Monday, Nov. 14th, 2016 when golfers tee off at the Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Florida. The tournament is dedicated in loving memory of Avraham... - September 17, 2016 - Helping Israel Fund
The Conscious Business Network & Partners Invite You to the Conscious Business Palooza Chicago
Hosted by: The Conscious Business Network and Partners: Conscious Capitalism Benefit Corporations Chicago Booth Net Impact Chicago Startup Institute Social Enterprise Alliance Chicago: Reimagining Business Success “Conscious,” “Values-driven,” “Triple Bottom... - September 17, 2016 - Dr. Therese Rowley
Exploring the Fall Beauty of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley on the Inaugural Philadelphia Marathon Walk
FreeWalkers introduces an autumn walking journey across the entire breadth of the city through the largest landscaped city park in the world, Fairmount Park, with the autumn colors at their peak on the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek - September 17, 2016 - FreeWalkers
Pure Air Control Services Recognized in the 2016 Gulf Coast 500
The Gulf Coast Business Review annually features a ranking of the largest top 500 companies located throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida. - September 17, 2016 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
STOP Foodborne Illness Hosts Upcoming Food Safety Culture Webinar October 11
STOP Foodborne Illness will be hosting a webinar titled “Food Safety Culture: We Know Why, Let's Talk About How” on Oct. 11. From 1p.m. – 2p.m. Central time. Combining the power of “knowing why and how” and understanding sound scientific principles with practice of... - September 17, 2016 - STOP Foodborne Illness
Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day Set for December 6
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day has set a date for the 2016 event. - September 17, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Congratulates Michael J. Sofia on Receiving 2016 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Blumberg Institute professor receives celebrated scientific honor for his discovery of the cure for chronic hepatitis C infection. - September 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Hoists Direct Expands Product Offering with Harrington Below-the-Hook Products
Hoists Direct, industry leading distributor of industrial hoists, cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices and winches, expands its product line with Harrington below-the-hook lifting devices. - September 17, 2016 - Hoists Direct LLC
Service Professor to Host Blood Drive
Service Professor, a local heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company serving West Michigan for over 37 years, will host a Michigan Blood mobile blood drive on October 31, 2016. The Halloween-themed mobile blood drive will be held in Service Professor’s parking lot between the hours... - September 17, 2016 - Service Professor
Scientology Information Center Hosts Its September Business Reception with Support from Local Businessmen
On Sept 14th the Scientology Information Center held its monthly Business Networking Reception for the local community in downtown Clearwater. At the event guests also heard an educational talk by, Mr. Davidson Taveras, a wealth management consultant. - September 17, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Audubon International Joins National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Campaign to Raise Awareness About Vulnerable Water Resources
Today, Audubon International and its sponsors, partners, and member organizations come together to Imagine a Day Without Water, a national campaign organized by the Value of Water Coalition to educate the public about the water infrastructure crisis currently facing the United States. Audubon International celebrates its certified properties and communities, which ensure that water leaving their properties is healthy for people and wildlife. - September 17, 2016 - Audubon International
CSQ3.COM: Official Web Site for Change Management Certification
Significantly improve the performance of work efforts, departments, or entire organizations with CSQ3® Change Management Certification. Lower costs, faster schedules, and Return On Investment increases of up to 50%. Moreover, CSQ3® is independent of organizational size or type. Achieve Performance Excellence. - September 17, 2016 - CSQ3 Corporation
Grow For It to Hold Amazon Lightning Deal on Its 50 Varieties Seeds Pack
Grow For It’s 50 Varieties Seeds Pack will be available on a special Lightning Deal on Amazon.com this Sunday, September 18. - September 17, 2016 - Grow For It
WakeEd Partnership Adds Business Community Leaders to Board
Triangle Business Journal and Communications Entrepreneur Join Effort to Improve Education in Wake County Public School System. - September 17, 2016 - Wake Education
Stacey L. Gallagher Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stacey L. Gallagher of Newburgh, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Stacey L. Gallagher Ms. Gallagher has over 30 years... - September 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Lori Ballen Presents Limitless Leads in Valencia, Calif. Sept 28-29, 2016
Lori Ballen, real estate agent and owner of Ballen Brands teaches real estate agents how to generate limitless leads through digital marketing strategies at Keller Williams Santa Clarita. - September 16, 2016 - Ballen Brands
Local Company Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary Despite Many Challenges
Despite the odds and the many challenges faced by a small business, Abacus Studios (Photo and Video) is proud to celebrate 12 years in business! - September 16, 2016 - Abacus Studios (Photo & Video)
Church of Scientology Announces Fort Harrison’s Facilities Available for Events
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announced that the Historic Fort Harrison’s facilities are available for charities and non-profit organizations to hold their own events and fundraisers free of charge. The Fort Harrison is the International Religious Retreat for the Church... - September 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives Webinar
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives: What's the Best Way Out? - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal with the CFTC's Proposed... - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
SBA Awards $50,000 Grant to AccelerateHER(TM) for Its Women's Business Accelerator, The JunipHER Project
The grant will be used to add new content and training modules for the virtual business accelerator. - September 16, 2016 - The JunipHER Project
Nonprofit Provides California Small Businesses with an Alternative to Predatory Lenders
PCV, a Bay Area nonprofit with two decades of experience investing in California’s small business community, is aiming to combat predatory online lending by offering microloans to small businesses that have been turned down by banks or the Small Business Administration. - September 16, 2016 - Pacific Community Ventures
US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Business Meetings, Travel & Technology Expo Co-Located with Meetings Technology Expo
2016 NYC Event for Travel and Meeting Professionals - September 16, 2016 - Business Meetings Travel & Tech Expo
2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing The 2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - September 15, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge
The Association of Black Cardiologists to Host 7th Annual "Spirit of the Heart" Awards Gala
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) will host its seventh annual “Spirit of the Heart” Awards Gala on October 1st in New York to benefit ongoing clinical research, community outreach and advocacy for heart disease prevention. Proceeds will also support the education of underrepresented minorities in the field of Cardiology through ABC’s fellowship awards. - September 15, 2016 - Association of Black Cardiologists
Glamping with Your Pet Just Got Easier
Glamping Hub has launched a new website called Glamping Hub for Pets, a curated collection of pet-friendly glamping accommodations that makes pet travel easy. This third party booking website allows pet owners to plan a luxury camping trip with their pets anywhere around the world. A variety of hand-picked, pet-friendly rentals are featured, including tree houses, cabins, tipis, and yurts, that all cater to nature lovers traveling with their pets. - September 15, 2016 - Glamping Hub
The Gold Medalist Lefteris Petrounias in Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
The gold medalist in Olympic games of Rio, Mr. Lefteris Petrounias, the champion in artistic gymnast, Mrs. Vasiliki Millousi and their coach Mr. Dimitris Raptis choose Crete, Chania and "Anemos Luxury Grand Resort" to relax after the great success. On Sunday September 11th, a special... - September 15, 2016 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
National Science Foundation Supports Stony Creek Colors and Danforth Center Collaboration for Bio-Based Indigo Business Project
From seed to closet, transforming the fashion industry through plant science - September 15, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Travellanda Partners with Top Dog Travel Systems
Top Dog Travel Systems, a leading travel technology company and Travellanda, the fastest growing travel company have recently announced a strategic partnership to increase hotel distribution throughout the UK market. - September 15, 2016 - Travellanda
Cooperation Between Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) & German Trade & Invest (GT&I)
EEIP, the largest and fastest growing industry network for energy efficiency in industrial processes, will run a webinar in cooperation with GT&I, the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The main objective of this cooperation is to showcase business opportunities in the German industrial energy efficiency market. This webinar will cover marketing and business development advice, as well as show new business opportunities in this growing market. - September 15, 2016 - EEIP
Bespoke Tailor Hiras Fashion Upcoming Visit to Reno, Folsom, Sacramento, and the Bay Area Sept. 25-Oct. 5
Hong Kong tailor Hiras Fashion is scheduled to visit Reno, Folsom, Sacramento and the Bay Area for personal fittings from September 25 to October 5. - September 15, 2016 - Hiras Fashion
WakeEd Partnership Elects UNC REX Leader as Board Chair
General Counsel Don Esposito Will Lead Education Nonprofit - September 15, 2016 - Wake Education
Composer and Painter Seek and Find Valuable Expression as Park’s October Artists in Residence
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s welcomes a pair of noted artists who will spend October as Artists-in-Residence at the Park. Byron Yasui, a composer and professional jazz musician, enthusiast and champion of the ‘ukulele as a serious instrument, and Professor Emeritus of Theory... - September 15, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC Announces Sale of 42245 Remington Ave, Suite 17, Temecula
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC (CBC SC) just announced the sale of an industrial condo in the Venture Commerce Center – Temecula. The 3,718 square foot condo located at 42245 Remington Avenue, was purchased as an investment opportunity with the seller leasing the property back from the buyer... - September 15, 2016 - Coldwell Banker Commercial SC
Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center